The battle has long raged over the difference between choosing expanded metal fence over other fence styles like chain link, welded wire, steel picket fence or aluminum fence. Before it's possible to know which product is best for your project, you must first consider -
Why am I putting up a fence in the first place?
All fence styles have inherent strengths and weaknesses. Most have at least one major benefit over the other.
The biggest benefit of SECUREX expanded metal fence is its ability to deter, detect and delay intruders.
Expanded metal fences create a formidable physical barrier that when used in conjunction with access control options and other security tools can help fortify even the most critical facilities and personnel.
There is no other fence that offers the "big-three" in security. These three major points are not add-on options or upgrades. They are inherent in the material and they are what makes SECUREX expanded metal fence the only reasonable choice when security is critical.
Expanded metal fence is strong
Simply hold a piece of chain link in one hand and expanded metal in the other. There is no comparison. Expanded metal fence will not bend. It is rigid and solid with no welds that will weaken or twists that can come undone. With expanded metal you have deterred attack.
Expanded metal fence is extremely difficult to cut
Go ahead, take a pair of bolt cutters to chain link. Try the same thing with expanded metal. The chain link will cut easily and then begin to unravel. You likely can't even get the bolt cutter to grab on enough metal to get through the SECUREX. With expanded metal you have denied access.
Expanded metal fence is even more difficult to climb
The smaller the mesh, or opening size of the diamonds, the more difficult a fence is to climb. Most standard chain link measures approximately 2" across. Compare that with a 1/2" or 3/4" measurement on expanded metal. With expanded metal fence, there is no way to get a toe hold for climbing or even a strong finger hold. With expanded metal you have delayed an intruder.
| SECUREX | CHAIN | STEEL | ALUMINUM | WELDED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARACTERISTIC | EXPANDED METAL FENCE | LINK | PICKET | PICKET | WIRE |
| SECURITY | HIGH | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | LOW | MEDIUM |
| ANTI - CLIMB | YES | NO | NO | NO | VARIABLE |
| MATERIAL STRENGTH | HIGH | MEDIUM | HIGH | MEDIUM | MEDIUM |
| PRIVACY | VARIABLE | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| CLEAN APPEARANCE | YES | NO | YES | YES | NO |
| COST | $$$ | $$ | $$$$ | $$$ | $$$$ |